Choosing The Right E-Cig

﻿﻿Purchase An E-﻿Cig Without Getting Ripped Off﻿﻿﻿

All e-cigarettes work by heating a a nicotine containing solution(e-liquid) which is a mixture of nicotine and either propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin or a combination of both. A quality e-cig heats the e-liquid to the exact temperature to release vapor that tastes and feels like you're smoking a cigarette. The problem is, not all ecigs are created equal. If you've tried e-smoking and thought the vapor was to thin or weak, it's likely the e-cig you tried was not up to par. Let's take a look at what you need to know when choosing your electronic cigarette.

Gas Station or Convenience Store e-cigarettes (Blu Cig, Green Smoke, V2, NJOY) are inexpensive but are not designed for long-term use. The disposable and refillable styles are identical. Unfortunately, their components won't last as long as those made by an actual e-cig manufacturer and the cost of their branded replacement cartridges/e-liquid make them overly expensive in the long run. At best, they're an easy way to get an idea how real e-cigs work. You should also consider that most of these brands are owned by Big Tobacco whose motives are always accessing your wallet and never focus on product quality. So which should you choose for your first e-cig? This depends more on you, the user, than anything else. If you're simply curious, maybe an inexpensive Store or Gas station disposable e-cig is best. But if you are seriously looking for a cigarette substitute, let's look at how you can avoid the cost of a wasted first step and get into a quality vaping product just right for you.

The first choice to make is whether you want a cartridge style e-cig or one with a refillable reservoir. Cartridge style e-cigs use a replaceable/refillable cartridge to hold your e-liquid. Used by those interested in convenience, you simply replace or refill the cartridge. Replacing the cartridge is the fastest, most convenient method of refilling an e-cig. It is also the most expensive. Quality pre-filled cartridges are about .80 cents each when purchased from a reputable retailer. Compare this to BluCig at $2.60 per cartridge and Green Smoke at $3.40 per cartridge and you see what I mean about Big Tobacco's real motives. You can also refill your e-cig cartridges by purchasing bulk e-liquid for around .50 cents per milliliter and most cartridges hold 1 ml. This brings your cost to refill a cartridge to .30 cents. Some users don't like the hassle of refilling their cartridges and prefer to just pop on another when theirs runs dry. Either way, you're best off avoiding Store or Gas Station e-cigarettes and their grossly over priced cartridges and e-liquid.

E-liquid Comes In Many Strengths

It comes in strengths ranging from 5mg to 50mg. If you smoke two packs of cigarettes a day, you're at approximately the 35mg level and a 3 pack a day smoker about 50mg. When you're ready to quit smoking, the first thing you do is decide which nicotine strength e-liquid you need. Over the next 2 to 3 weeks, you'll slowly lower the nicotine strength you use to refill your smokeless cigarette. In 3-6 month's, you are down to the lowest strength and then switching to the 0mg nicotine is not uncomfortable.

You Can Smoke While Using An E-Cigarette Heavy smokers usually smoke about 3-4 real cigarettes per week when they first start vaping. This is perfectly normal and you will actually begin to dislike real cigarettes as your sense of taste and smell begin to return. After you have made the transition to the 0mg nicotine, you may still feel the urge to smoke. This is usually not due to nicotine withdrawal but a psychological dependence to the physical act of smoking. You can continue vaping using nicotine free e-liquid to satisfy your psychological dependence and you'll be nicotine and smoke free. There are many of flavors of 0mg e liquid designed for this purpose.

Pricing & Costs

Smokers switching will save an average of $150 a month using smokeless cigarettes. This is because Smoke-Free Cigarettes are refillable. A 10ml bottle of e-liquid is equal to two cartons of cigarettes and costs about $10. You do the math. Factor in the ability to use your electronic cigarette anywhere and you will see its true value is actually priceless.

E-Cigarette mods have been around as long as the e-cig itself. They are basically a way to increase the performance of your e-cigarette. Most often, mods are used to increase battery voltage or amperage. Altering your device can be very dangerous. We hear all to often about an e cig exploding in someones face severely injuring them. Almost all e-smoking injuries are related to a modification not authorized by the manufacturer or due to a knock off brand of e-cigarette. Don't waste your time with mods. Buy the correct starter kit for your needs from an authorized dealer. You'll be glad you did.